Pentax L specifications Using the Built-in Flash

Using the Built-in Flash

Using the Built-in Flash

Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to manually use the built-in flash.

The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject. Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer than 0.7 m. (This distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity. (p.149))

Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.

1DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.151)

• When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.

•The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set aperture lens ring to s (Auto).

	Camera automatically determines surrounding light
	and built-in flash pops up and discharges
B Auto discharge	automatically when necessary. (Flash does not
	discharge even if it is popped up when not
	necessary.)
b Manual discharge	Discharges flash manually. Flash discharges when
	popped up, does not discharge when retracted.
Auto flash+Redeye	Light a red-eye reduction light before automatic
C reduct	flash.
Manl flash+Redeye	Discharges flash manually. Light a red-eye
D reduct	reduction light before manual flash.

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3 BasicOperations

Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the Kbutton is pressed to pop up the flash manually.